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Oregon Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Calculator

Oregon gives most claims two years — but genuinely lengthens the window for wrongful death and property damage rather than shortening it. Pick your claim type below to see your actual deadline.

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When is your filing deadline?

Pick the type of claim and the date of the injury. We'll show the actual Oregon deadline, in plain terms.

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The general rule: two years, covering intentional torts too

Under ORS § 12.110(1), an action for assault, battery, false imprisonment, or any injury to the person or rights of another must be commenced within two years. A genuinely distinctive detail: Oregon folds assault and battery into this same two-year period, unlike some states that carve out a separate, shorter deadline for intentional torts.

Property damage: a genuinely longer six years

Property damage claims generally get a much longer deadline — six years under ORS § 12.080 — three times the general personal injury period.

Wrongful death: longer, not shorter

Wrongful death claims carry a genuinely longer three-year deadline under ORS § 30.020, running from discovery of the injury leading to death — the opposite of what many states do, where wrongful death often gets less time than ordinary personal injury.

Medical malpractice and product liability

Medical malpractice claims get two years from discovery, with a five-year absolute outer limit. See our full guide to Oregon's discovery rule and tolling for this and Oregon's genuinely complex product liability repose rules.

Government claims: a 180-day notice

Claims against a public body follow the Oregon Tort Claims Act, with a notably shorter notice window. See our full guide to Oregon government claim deadlines.

Oregon statute of limitations — frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Oregon?

Two years from the date of injury, under ORS 12.110(1), which also explicitly covers assault, battery, and false imprisonment in the same period as ordinary negligence claims.

Is Oregon's wrongful death deadline also two years?

No, and genuinely the opposite of what many states do. Wrongful death gets a longer three-year deadline under ORS 30.020, rather than a shortened one.

Does property damage share the same deadline as personal injury in Oregon?

No. Property damage claims generally get a genuinely longer six-year period under ORS 12.080.

Is medical malpractice treated differently in Oregon?

Yes. Malpractice claims get two years from discovery under ORS 12.110(4), but with an absolute outer limit of five years from the act itself.

What happens if I miss Oregon's filing deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the right to seek compensation is lost permanently, regardless of how strong the underlying claim was.

Oregon personal injury tools & guides

Discovery Rule & TollingOregon's complex product liability repose rules Government Claim DeadlinesThe 180-day OTCA notice What Happens If You Miss the DeadlineOregon's dismissal rule, and rare exceptions Oregon Comparative Negligence CalculatorOregon's 51% fault bar

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Oregon statute (ORS § 12.080, § 12.110, § 30.020) verified per our methodology. Deadlines can vary based on the specific facts of a claim. Confirm your actual deadline with a licensed Oregon attorney before acting.